I cannot vouch for this
Epoch Times (who poached it from the AJC) says you can get up to 10% more flavor extraction from your coffee if you add a few drops of water to the beans before you grind them.
Researchers weren’t looking for that. They were trying to cut down on the amount of dust wafting around after grinding. But they discovered it made a better coffee.
I struggled to understand why. The article helpfully told me it’s called the “Ross droplet technique” and I went straight to Grok.
Grok say it reduces static electricity (you ever seen how the grounds jump onto your finger if you try to swirl the last coffee out of the grinder?).
“The technique is particularly useful for single-dose grinding and is popular among home baristas and coffee enthusiasts. It promotes a cleaner grind, reduces grinder retention (grounds left behind), and can lead to more consistent grind sizes, potentially improving extraction and flavor.”
I shall try it in the morning. Have a good weekend!
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under personal.
Comments: 6
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Comment from aelf
Time: May 30, 2025, 6:45 pm
Just curious, anyone have Harrison Ruffin Tyler on the Dead Pool?
Comment from Nazdar
Time: May 30, 2025, 7:25 pm
Nope. steve mentioned this yesterday on the Dead Pool thread, and it was the first mention.
Comment from Pupster
Time: May 31, 2025, 12:05 am
The sound of the grinder really destroys my tranquility, for that reason I’ve always used ground coffee. We have a Kerig machine now, I will use it when I don’t want a whole pot.
Comment from Durnedyankee
Time: May 31, 2025, 2:11 am
French Press, so we’re using ground coffee.
Just got a fancy schmanzy aluminium one with a double micro filter to keep not just the grounds, but also the slurry, in the pot and out of the cup.
As much as I hate to admit it, it does seem to taste better 🙄
Should I mention I didn’t pay no stinking tariff even though it was designed by a Canadian company who have it made in China.
😋
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Time: June 2, 2025, 1:23 am
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Comment from Durnedyankee
Time: June 2, 2025, 1:34 am
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The pure laughter of children is highly infectious.
Thank you Uncle Al!
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